AniMela-AMS Festival 2025 To Enhance India's Animation And XR Landscape In Kerala

In March 2025, Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala will become a hub for animation, VFX, gaming, comics, and extended reality. The AniMela-AMS Festival 2025 merges AniMela with the Animation Masters Summit (AMS), aiming to boost India's AVGC-XR sector. This event marks a major step for creative industries and positions Kerala as a leader in creative and technological progress.

The AniMela-AMS Festival 2025 is expected to draw over 8,000 participants, including industry leaders, policymakers, professionals, and students. Attendees can enjoy zones with hands-on technology experiences, film screenings of Indian and international animations, expert-led knowledge centers, and networking sessions with global industry figures.

The collaboration with France's Annecy International Film Festival adds an international dimension to the festival. This partnership aims to attract global talent to Kerala, offering unique networking opportunities while showcasing Indian creativity on a worldwide stage. The inclusion of initiatives like the International MIFA Campus will nurture emerging creators.

Mickael Marin, Annecy's Festival Director, shared his enthusiasm: "Annecy is thrilled to partner with AniMela-AMS to bridge global animation communities with India's dynamic industry. Kerala, with its rich culture and creativity, is the perfect venue to foster this collaboration."

Launched by the Aniverse and Visual Arts Foundation (AVAF) two years ago, AniMela has quickly become essential for India's AVGC community. Meanwhile, since 1999, Toonz Media Group's Animation Masters Summit has attracted international industry leaders. Combining these events under the AniMela-AMS Festival banner highlights the latest in animation and XR technologies.

P Jayakumar from Toonz Media Group expressed his excitement: "This collaboration marks a significant leap for India's AVGC-XR sectors. With AniMela, AMS, and Annecy coming together... This will be a game-changer for India's creative community."

What to Expect

Anticipation is high for the AniMela-AMS Festival 2025. It promises more than just a celebration of creativity; it represents a pivotal moment for AVGC and XR industries. The festival underscores Kerala's status as a source of art, technology, and innovation.

Anne Doshi from AniMela highlighted this partnership's potential: "India's AVGC-XR scene continues to astound us with its vibrant talent pool... Kerala's artistic heritage makes it the ideal backdrop for such a festival."

As March 2025 approaches, it's clear that Thiruvananthapuram isn't just hosting an event; it's setting the stage for the future of global animation and immersive media.